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Order Number: G15483-001US ® The Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW may contain design defects or errors known as errata that may cause the product to deviate from published specifications. Current characterized errata are documented in the Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Specification Update.
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Other Common Notation Used after a signal name to identify an active-low signal (such as USBP0#) Gigabyte (1,073,741,824 bytes) GB/s Gigabytes per second Gb/s Gigabits per second Kilobyte (1024 bytes) Kbit Kilobit (1024 bits)
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11. S/PDIF Header ................47 12. Internal Mono Speaker Header ............47 13. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio........47 14. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio .......... 48 15. Front Panel USB Header ..............48 16.
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 28. Intel MEBX Reset Header Signals ............58 29. Recommended Power Supply Current Values ........60 30. Fan Header Current Capability............61 31. Thermal Considerations for Components ..........63 32. Environmental Specifications............. 64 33.
• Support for 1 Gb, 2 Gb, and 4 Gb memory technology • Support for up to 32 GB of system memory with four DIMMs using 4 Gb memory technology • Support for non-ECC memory • Integrated graphics support for processors with Intel ® Graphics Technology: Graphics ―...
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― Eight USB 2.0 front panel ports are implemented through four dual-port internal headers ® • Six SATA interfaces through the Intel Q67 Express Chipset with Intel Rapid Storage Technology RAID support: ― Two internal SATA 6 Gb/s ports (blue) ―...
Product Description 1.1.2 Board Layout Figure 1 shows the location of the major components on Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW. Figure 1. Major Board Components Table 2 lists the components identified in Figure 1.
Processor The board is designed to support the Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket. Other processors may be supported in the future. This board is designed to support processors with a maximum TDP of 95 W.
Intel Q67 Express Chipset The Intel Q67 Express Chipset consisting of the Intel Q67 Platform Controller Hub (PCH) provides interfaces to the processor and the USB, SATA, LPC, audio, network, display, Conventional PCI, and PCI Express. The PCH is a centralized controller for the board’s I/O paths.
025414.htm 1.6.1 Memory Configurations The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors support the following types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.
2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz refresh (QXGA). The DVI-D port is compliant with the DVI 1.0 specification. 1.7.2 PCI Express x16 Graphics The Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, and Intel Pentium processors in an LGA1155 socket support discrete add in graphics cards through the PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphics connector: •...
Product Description The board supports up to 14 USB 2.0 ports. The Intel Q67 Express Chipset provides the USB controller for the 2.0 ports. The port arrangement is as follows: • Six USB 2.0 ports are implemented with stacked back panel connectors •...
The location of the SATA connectors Figure 10, page 45 1.9.1.1 Serial ATA RAID The board supports the Intel Rapid Storage Technology (Intel RST) which provides the following RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Drives) levels: • RAID 0 - data striping •...
Rapid Recover Technology (Intel RRT). Intel Rapid Recover Technology is a feature of Intel Rapid Storage Technology. It uses RAID 1 (mirroring) functionality to copy data from a designated master drive to a designated recovery drive. The master drive data can be copied to the recovery drive either continuously or on request.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.11 Audio Subsystem The board supports Intel High Definition Audio through the Realtek ALC888S audio codec interface. The Realtek ALC888S-based audio subsystem supports the following features: • 8-channel audio with independent multi-streaming stereo.
Product Description 1.11.2.1 Analog Audio Connectors The available configurable back panel audio connectors are shown in Figure 4. Item Description Audio line in Audio line out Mic in Figure 4. Back Panel Audio Connector Options The back panel audio connectors are configurable through the audio device drivers. For information about Refer to The back panel audio connectors...
• PCI Express power management support • Intel AMT 7.0 1.12.2 LAN Subsystem Software LAN software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. For information about Refer to Obtaining LAN software and drivers Section 1.3, page 14...
Product Description 1.12.3 RJ-45 LAN Connector with Integrated LEDs Two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector (shown in Figure 5). Item Description Link/Activity LED (green) Link Speed LED (green/yellow) Figure 5. LAN Connector LED Locations Table 4 describes the LED states when the board is powered up and the LAN subsystem is operating.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.13 Real-Time Clock Subsystem A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the power supply extends the life of the battery.
Product Description 1.14 Thermal Monitoring Figure 6 shows the locations of the thermal sensors and fan headers. Item Description Thermal diode, located on processor die Processor fan header Front chassis fan header Rear chassis fan header Figure 6. Thermal Sensors and Fan Headers...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.15 Platform Management and Security In addition to Intel AMT the Intel DQ67OW Desktop Board integrates several functions designed to manage the system and lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) of the system.
Intel 82578LM Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/s) Ethernet LAN controller • BIOS/SPI Flash (64 Mbits) NOTE Software with AMT capability is required to take advantage of Intel AMT platform management capabilities. 1.15.3.1.1 Intel AMT Features The key features of Intel AMT include: •...
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• System Defense 2. In addition to the in-bound and out-bound packet filtering of the previous generation, System Defense 2 is an Intel AMT feature that uses advanced heuristics to help protect against the propagation of worms through the use of preset packet filters. The number of new connections made to a specific port or IP address are counted over a specific time window.
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Refer to http://www.intel.com/technology/platform- Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) technology/intel-amt/index.htm 1.15.3.1.2 Intel AMT Software and Drivers Intel AMT software and drivers are available from Intel’s World Wide Web site. The package usually consists of the following components: ® ® • Intel...
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Inside the firewall, this feature adapts Client Initiated Local Access (CILA); outside the firewall it uses Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA). Many of the features of Intel AMT are available with Intel Fast Call for Help. These include Serial-over-LAN, IDE Redirection, KVM Remote Control, and PC Alarm Clock.
Product Description 1.15.3.6 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Nuvoton WPCT210 TPM version 1.2 revision 103 component is specifically designed to enhance platform security above-and-beyond the capabilities of today’s software by providing a protected space for key operations and other security critical tasks.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.16.1 ACPI ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer. The use of ACPI with this board requires an operating system that provides full ACPI support. ACPI features include: •...
In order to support processor Deep Sx states, ME Power Package 1 (ME On in S0) must be selected in the BIOS setup. However, this will disable Intel AMT Out-of-Band (OOB) support, including the ability to wake the system using Intel AMT.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.16.1.2 Wake-up Devices and Events Table 7 lists the devices or specific events that can wake the computer from specific states. Table 7. Wake-up Devices and Events These devices/events can wake up the computer…...
Product Description 1.16.2 Hardware Support CAUTION Ensure that the power supply provides adequate +5 V standby current if LAN wake capabilities and Instantly Available PC technology features are used. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.16.2.2 Fan Headers The function/operation of the fan headers is as follows: • The fans are on when the board is in the S0 state • The fans are off when the board is in the S3, S4, or S5 state •...
Product Description 1.16.2.4 Instantly Available PC Technology CAUTION For Instantly Available PC technology, the +5 V standby line for the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to provide adequate standby current when implementing Instantly Available PC technology can damage the power supply.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 1.16.2.10 +5 V Standby Power LED The green +5 V standby power indicator LED shows that power is still present even when the computer appears to be off. Figure 7 shows the location of the Standby Power indicator LED on the board.
Technical Reference Memory Resources 2.1.1 Addressable Memory The board utilizes 32 GB of addressable system memory. Typically the address space that is allocated for Conventional PCI bus add-in cards, PCI Express configuration space, BIOS (SPI Flash device), and chipset overhead resides above the top of DRAM (total system memory).
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 2.2.1 Back Panel Connectors Figure 9 shows the location of the back panel connectors for the board. Item Description PS/2 keyboard/mouse connector USB 2.0 ports USB 2.0 ports VGA connector Parallel port DVI-D connector USB 2.0 ports...
Technical Reference 2.2.2 Component-side Connectors and Headers Figure 10 shows the locations of the component-side connectors and headers. Figure 10. Component-side Connectors and Headers Table 9 lists the component-side connectors and headers identified in Figure 10.
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 9. Component-side Connectors and Headers Shown in Figure 10 Item/callout from Figure 10 Description Conventional PCI bus add-in card connector Front panel audio header PCI Express x4 bus add-in card connector Internal mono speaker header...
S/PDIF out Key (no pin) +5V_DC Table 12. Internal Mono Speaker Header Signal Name − Table 13. Front Panel Audio Header for Intel HD Audio Signal Name Signal Name [Port 1] Left channel Ground [Port 1] Right channel PRESENCE# (Dongle present)
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 14. Front Panel Audio Header for AC ’97 Audio Signal Name Signal Name AUD_GND MIC_BIAS AUD_GND FP_OUT_R FP_RETURN_R AUD_5V KEY (no pin) FP_OUT_L FP_RETURN_L NOTE Not all AC ’97 signals are supported; specifically, pins 4, 6, 7, and 10 are not supported.
Table 18. Processor (4-Pin) Fan Header Signal Name Ground +12 V FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL Table 19. Front and Rear Chassis Fan Headers 4-Wire Support 3-Wire Support Ground Ground +12 V FAN_POWER FAN_TACH FAN_TACH FAN_CONTROL Table 20. Intel FCFH Header Description Ground FCFH#...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 21. Diskette Drive Connector Signal Name Ground Density Select Ground Reserved Ground Reserved Ground Index Ground Motor Enable Drive A Ground Drive Select B Ground Drive Select A Ground Motor Enable Drive B...
Technical Reference 2.2.2.2 Add-in Card Connectors The board has the following add-in card connectors: • PCI Express 2.0 x16: one PCI Express 2.0 x16 connector. This connector supports simultaneous transfer speeds of up to 8 GB/s of peak bandwidth per direction. •...
Main power – a 2 x 12 connector. This connector is compatible with 2 x 10 connectors previously used on Intel Desktop boards. The board supports the use of ATX12V power supplies with either 2 x 10 or 2 x 12 main power cables. When using a power supply with a 2 x 10 main power cable, pins 11, 12, 23, and 24 must remain unconnected.
Technical Reference 2.2.2.4 Front Panel Header This section describes the functions of the front panel header. Table 24 lists the signal names of the front panel header. Figure 11 is a connection diagram for the front panel header. Table 24. Front Panel Header Signal Description Signal...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification 2.2.2.4.2 Reset Switch Header Pins 5 and 7 can be connected to a momentary single pole, single throw (SPST) type switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs the POST.
Technical Reference 2.2.2.6 Front Panel USB Headers Figure 12 is a connection diagram for the front panel USB headers. NOTE • The +5 V DC power on the USB headers is fused. • Use only a front panel USB connector that conforms to the USB 2.0 specification for high-speed USB devices.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification BIOS Configuration Jumper Block CAUTION Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged.
Technical Reference Table 27. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper Settings Function/Mode Jumper Setting Configuration Normal The BIOS uses current configuration information and passwords for booting. Configure After the POST runs, Setup runs automatically. The maintenance menu is displayed. Note that this Configure mode is the only way to clear the BIOS/CMOS settings.
MEBX) Reset Header ® The Intel MEBX reset header (see Figure 14) allows you to reset the Intel AMT configuration to the factory defaults. Momentarily shorting pins 1 and 2 with a jumper (not supplied) will accomplish the following: •...
Technical Reference Mechanical Considerations 2.5.1 Form Factor The board is designed to fit into a microATX form-factor chassis. Figure 15 illustrates the mechanical form factor for the board. Dimensions are given in inches [millimeters]. The outer dimensions are 9.60 inches by 9.60 inches [243.84 millimeters by 243.84 millimeters].
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Electrical Considerations 2.6.1 Power Supply Considerations CAUTION The +5 V standby line from the power supply must be capable of providing adequate +5 V standby current. Failure to do so can damage the power supply. The total amount of standby current required depends on the wake devices supported and manufacturing options.
Technical Reference 2.6.2 Fan Header Current Capability CAUTION The processor fan must be connected to the processor fan header, not to a chassis fan header. Connecting the processor fan to a chassis fan header may result in onboard component damage that will halt fan operation. Table 30 lists the current capability of the fan headers.
Use of a processor heat sink that provides omni-directional airflow to maintain required airflow across the processor voltage regulator area is highly recommended. For a list of chassis that have been tested with Intel desktop boards please refer to the following website: http://www3.intel.com/cd/channel/reseller/asmo-na/eng/tech_reference/53211.htm...
Item Description Processor voltage regulator area Processor Intel Q67 Express Chipset Figure 16. Localized High Temperature Zones Table 31 provides maximum case temperatures for the components that are sensitive to thermal changes. The operating temperature, current load, or operating frequency could affect case temperatures.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Reliability The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) prediction is calculated using component and subassembly random failure rates. The calculation is based on the Telcordia "Reliability Prediction Procedure for Electronic Equipment" SR-332 Issue 1, an update of Bellcore TR-332, Issue 6.
Overview of BIOS Features Introduction The board uses an Intel BIOS that is stored in a 64 Mbit (8,192 KB) Serial Peripheral Interface Flash Memory (SPI Flash) device which can be updated using a set of utilities. The SPI Flash contains the BIOS Setup program, POST, LAN EEPROM information, Plug and Play support, and other firmware.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 33 lists the BIOS Setup program menu features. Table 33. BIOS Setup Program Menu Bar Configura- Maintenance Main tion Performance Security Power Boot Intel ME Exit Clears Displays Configures Configures Sets Configures...
Overview of BIOS Features System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) SMBIOS is a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant method for managing computers in a managed network. The main component of SMBIOS is the Management Information Format (MIF) database, which contains information about the computing system and its components.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification BIOS Updates The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities, which are available on the Intel World Wide Web site: ® • Intel Express BIOS Update utility, which enables automated updating while in the Windows environment.
During POST, an Intel splash screen is displayed by default. This splash screen can be augmented with a custom splash screen. The Intel Integrator’s Toolkit that is available from Intel can be used to create a custom splash screen. Refer to For information about ®...
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Boot Options In the BIOS Setup program, the user can choose to boot from a hard drive, optical drive, removable drive, or the network. The default setting is for the optical drive to be the first boot device, the hard drive second, removable drive third, and the network fourth.
A manual power cycle will be required to resume system operation. NOTE As implemented on DQ67OW, Hard Disk Drive Password Security is only supported on SATA port 0. The passwords are stored on the hard disk drive so if the drive is relocated to another SATA port or computer that does not support Hard Disk Drive Password Security feature, the drive will not be accessible.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification NOTE Hard Disk Drive Password Security is not supported in PCH RAID mode. Secured hard disk drives attached to the system when the system is in PCH RAID mode will not be accessible due to the disabling of BIOS Hard Disk Drive Password support.
Overview of BIOS Features Table 38 shows the effects of setting the supervisor password and user password. This table is for reference only and is not displayed on the screen. Table 38. Supervisor and User Password Functions Password Password Password Supervisor to Enter During...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Speaker The board-mounted piezoelectric speaker provides audible error code (beep code) information during POST. For information about Refer to The location of the onboard speaker Figure 1, page 11 BIOS Beep Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s piezoelectric speaker to beep an error message describing the problem (see Table 39).
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes Whenever a recoverable error occurs during POST, the BIOS causes the board’s front panel power LED to blink an error message describing the problem (see Table 40). Table 40. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes...
Error Messages and Beep Codes Port 80h POST Codes During the POST, the BIOS generates diagnostic progress codes (POST codes) to I/O port 80h. If the POST fails, execution stops and the last POST code generated is left at port 80h. This code is useful for determining the point where an error occurred. Displaying the POST codes requires a Conventional PCI bus add-in card, often called a POST card.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 43. Port 80h POST Codes Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration ACPI S States 0x00,0x01,0x02,0x03,0x04,0x05 Entering S0, S2, S3, S4, or S5 state 0x10,0x20,0x30,0x40,0x50 Resuming from S2, S3, S4, S5 Security Phase (SEC)
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 43. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration PEIMs/Recovery 0x31 Crisis Recovery has initiated 0x33 Loading recovery capsule 0x34 Start recovery capsule/ valid capsule is found CPU Initialization CPU PEI Phase 0x41 Begin CPU PEI Init 0x42...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 43. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration 0x60 BDS driver entry point initialize 0x61 BDS service routine entry point (can be called multiple times) 0x62 BDS Step2...
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Error Messages and Beep Codes Table 43. Port 80h POST Codes (continued) Port 80 Code Progress Code Enumeration Removable Media 0xB8 Resetting removable media 0xB9 Disabling removable media 0xBA Detecting presence of a removable media (IDE, CDROM detection etc.) 0xBB Enabling/configuring a removable media DXE Core 0xE4...
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Table 44. Typical Port 80h POST Sequence POST Code Description Initializing a chipset component Reading SPD from memory DIMMs Detecting presence of memory DIMMs Configuring memory Testing memory Loading recovery capsule Entered DXE phase...
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards • Product certification markings 5.1.1 Safety Standards The Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW complies with the safety standards stated in Table 45 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 45. Safety Standards Standard Title CSA/UL 60950-1 Information Technology Equipment –...
European Union Declaration of Conformity Statement ® We, Intel Corporation, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW is in conformity with all applicable essential requirements necessary for CE marking, following the provisions of the European Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC Directive), 2006/95/EC (Low Voltage Directive), and 2002/95/EC (ROHS Directive).
当的重复使用处理。 请参考http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology 了解此计划的详情,包括涉及产品之范围、回收地点、运送指导、条款和条件等。 Deutsch Als Teil von Intels Engagement für den Umweltschutz hat das Unternehmen das Intel Produkt-Recyclingprogramm implementiert, das Einzelhandelskunden von Intel Markenprodukten ermöglicht, gebrauchte Produkte an ausgewählte Standorte für ordnungsgemäßes Recycling zurückzugeben. Details zu diesem Programm, einschließlich der darin eingeschlossenen Produkte, verfügbaren Standorte, Versandanweisungen, Bedingungen usw., finden Sie auf der...
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Français Dans le cadre de son engagement pour la protection de l'environnement, Intel a mis en œuvre le programme Intel Product Recycling Program (Programme de recyclage des produits Intel) pour permettre aux consommateurs de produits Intel de recycler les produits usés en les retournant à...
şartlar v.s dahil bütün ayrıntılarını ögrenmek için lütfen http://www.intel.com/intel/other/ehs/product_ecology Web sayfasına gidin. 5.1.4 EMC Regulations The Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW complies with the EMC regulations stated in Table 46 when correctly installed in a compatible host system. Table 46. EMC Regulations Regulation Title...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Intel Corporation could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Tested to comply with FCC standards for home or office use.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information Japan VCCI Statement Japan VCCI Statement translation: This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
ENERGY STAR requirements. Intel has worked directly with these two governmental agencies in the definition of new requirements. Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW meets the following program requirements in an adequate system configuration, including appropriate selection of an efficient power supply: •...
Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information 5.1.6 Regulatory Compliance Marks (Board Level) Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW has the regulatory compliance marks shown in Table 47. Table 47. Regulatory Compliance Marks Description Mark UL joint US/Canada Recognized Component mark. Includes adjacent UL file number for Intel Desktop Boards: E210882.
Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification Battery Disposal Information CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type. Batteries should be recycled where possible. Disposal of used batteries must be in accordance with local environmental regulations.
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Regulatory Compliance and Battery Disposal Information PRECAUCIÓN Existe peligro de explosión si la pila no se cambia de forma adecuada. Utilice solamente pilas iguales o del mismo tipo que las recomendadas por el fabricante del equipo. Para deshacerse de las pilas usadas, siga igualmente las instrucciones del fabricante.
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Intel Desktop Board DQ67OW Technical Product Specification AWAS Risiko letupan wujud jika bateri digantikan dengan jenis yang tidak betul. Bateri sepatutnya dikitar semula jika boleh. Pelupusan bateri terpakai mestilah mematuhi peraturan alam sekitar tempatan. OSTRZEŻENIE Istnieje niebezpieczeństwo wybuchu w przypadku zastosowania niewłaściwego typu baterii.
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